Motorcyclist killed in Bayou Blue crash

Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 8:08 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 10:25 a.m.

A 32-year-old from Houma died Tuesday when his motorcycle crossed the centerline and hit a truck, police said.

Shane Alexander was headed north on Bayou Blue Road near the pontoon bridge about 6 p.m. when he veered into the path of an oncoming 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, State Police Troop C spokesman Evan Harrell said.

Alexander's 2003 Kawasaki KX250 clipped the left front fender of the Silverado, and he was thrown from the off-road bike, Harrell said.

Alexander was wearing a novelty helmet, not one approved by the federal Transportation Department as required by law, police said. He died at TGMC.

The other driver, Tony Martin, 46, of Bourg, was not hurt, police said.

<p>A 32-year-old from Houma died Tuesday when his motorcycle crossed the centerline and hit a truck, police said.</p><p>Shane Alexander was headed north on Bayou Blue Road near the pontoon bridge about 6 p.m. when he veered into the path of an oncoming 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, State Police Troop C spokesman Evan Harrell said.</p><p>Alexander's 2003 Kawasaki KX250 clipped the left front fender of the Silverado, and he was thrown from the off-road bike, Harrell said.</p><p>Alexander was wearing a novelty helmet, not one approved by the federal Transportation Department as required by law, police said. He died at TGMC.</p><p>The other driver, Tony Martin, 46, of Bourg, was not hurt, police said.</p><p>Alcohol use is not suspected.</p>